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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 691.29 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 691.29 and 265.68 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 691.29 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/691.29 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 691.29 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 183,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,661.93/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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